8.0/1086 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/27/1979
Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.
Director: N/A
Writer: David Jacobs
7.5/1063 votes#2 - Community Spirit
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/3/1980
When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.
Director: James Sheldon
Writer: N/A
7.1/1057 votes#3 - Let Me Count the Ways
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/10/1980
When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.
Director: Henry Levin
Writer: N/A
7.7/1059 votes#4 - The Lie
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/17/1980
Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/1049 votes#5 - Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/25/1980
When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.
Director: N/A
Writer: David Jacobs
7.7/1050 votes#6 - Home is For Healing
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/31/1980
Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.
Director: Roger Young
Writer: N/A
7.0/1054 votes#7 - Land of the Free
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/7/1980
When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/1047 votes#8 - Civil Wives
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/14/1980
Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.
Director: Kim Friedman
Writer: Jack Turley
7.4/1045 votes#9 - Constant Companion
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/21/1980
Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.
Director: Henry Levin
Writer: N/A
7.5/1045 votes#10 - Small Surprises
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/1980
Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/1039 votes#11 - Courageous Convictions
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/1980
Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.
Director: Henry Levin
Writer: N/A
7.6/1046 votes#12 - Bottom of the Bottle (1)
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/1980
Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.
Director: Roger Young
Writer: N/A
7.8/1042 votes#13 - Bottom of the Bottle (2)
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/1980
Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.
Director: Roger Young
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 1
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The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
Genres:DramaSoap
Network:CBS
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 86 votes. Directed by N/A and written by David Jacobs, it aired on 12/27/1979. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Community Spirit".